Liverpool moved closer to clinching the Premier League title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over West Ham United at Anfield on Sunday, marked by Mohamed Salah's record-breaking assist and Virgil van Dijk's decisive late header.
The match began with a poignant tribute to the 97 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, followed by a spirited performance from the home side. Salah's precision cross to Luis Díaz in the 22nd minute secured his 45th goal involvement this season (27 goals, 18 assists) – the highest in a 38-game Premier League campaign.
West Ham fought back late when Andy Robertson's own goal leveled the score in the 86th minute, but Van Dijk rose to the occasion minutes later, powering in a corner from Alexis Mac Allister to seal the win. The Dutch defender, whose contract negotiations remain ongoing, called the emotional match a "step toward our dreams" after captaining his 100th game for the club.
The result extends Liverpool's league lead to 13 points over Arsenal with six matches remaining. Manager Jürgen Klopp praised his team's resilience, while West Ham manager David Moyes acknowledged his 17th-placed side's "missed opportunities."
With Champions League football secured and title celebrations looming, Anfield's atmosphere reflected both historic remembrance and growing anticipation for what could be Liverpool's 20th English top-flight trophy.
